You shine as my brightest light.

It’s hard to find the right words to describe this couple and their incredible day at Kurtz Orchard. It feels like any words we conjure manage to only barely scratch the surface of this powerful film. For one, there’s the narrative — layered through various perspectives and aided by visual cues that move the story along. Then, there’s the jaw-dropping imagery — thanks in part to an ominously overcast day and the perfect light that would break through the clouds every so often. And then there’s the ferris wheel, the classic Impala, the stroll through the vineyards at dusk with beautiful white horses, the tree-lined ceremony and tented reception amongst the vines.

And at the heart of all of these awe-inspiring elements are Rachel + Lorne and their ability to naturally and candidly lose themselves in each other’s gaze. Seriously, this happens countless times throughout their wedding film.

It helps that R + L are no strangers to being in front of a camera (we met them nearly two years before their wedding, days before they took off on their year-long adventure across the world as @theywentthere), but this piece is ultimately about collaboration, trust and lots and lots of love. They let us know about each and every aspect of their celebration before the day, which elements were important and made sure we had enough time to execute our vision. Meanwhile, they trusted us as we went out of our way to create something unlike anything we’ve ever put together before.

The result is a beautifully cinematic film that seamlessly blends moodiness and emotional warmth into a touching story.

But again, words can only say so much, so watch, re-watch, and share along 🎡